Peru Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Peru's labor force participation stood at 72.86% in 2025, a rise of +0.05pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 73.01% by 2026. Peru ranked 22nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 73.04% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 73.03% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 73.01% | - | - |
| 2025 | 72.86% | +0.05pp | #22 |
| 2024 | 72.81% | +0.12pp | #23 |
| 2023 | 72.69% | −1.79pp | #24 |
| 2022 | 74.47% | +2.54pp | #19 |
| 2021 | 71.93% | +3.01pp | #24 |
| 2020 | 68.92% | −8.44pp | #29 |
| 2019 | 77.36% | +0.18pp | #13 |
| 2018 | 77.18% | +0.18pp | #14 |
| 2017 | 77.00% | +1.62pp | #14 |
| 2016 | 75.38% | −0.53pp | #17 |
| 2015 | 75.90% | −1.16pp | #17 |
| 2014 | 77.07% | −0.80pp | #15 |
| 2013 | 77.86% | −0.60pp | #13 |
| 2012 | 78.46% | −0.19pp | #12 |
| 2011 | 78.65% | −0.59pp | #13 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's labor force participation was 72.86% in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Peru's labor force participation peaked at 79.24% in 2010.
The lowest labor force participation in Peru was 58.90% in 1992.
Peru ranks 22nd globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's labor force participation is projected to reach 73.01% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Peru in 2025 was 72.86%. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_labor-force-participation,
title = {Peru Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}